Stage Coach Fire Causes Hasty Evacuations In Central Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A new central Oregon wildfire that quickly grew to cover half a square mile has prompted the evacuation of about 120 homes in several subdivisions. A fire spokeswoman says the Stagecoach Fire started yesterday afternoon northeast of Gilchrist. About 35 firefighters were battling that fire, which was about 10 percent contained by last night. Meantime, a fire that's burned 31 to 39 square miles on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation is estimated to be 20 percent contained.